Practice of the Present Moment
“You know what your problem is, Brian?” This is a question that was asked of me about 30 years ago […]
Taking the Sting Out of Paying Taxes
Just like April showers bring May flowers, April brings to mind two other things to me: removing my snow tires
My Improved Body Battery
I have a love/hate relationship with my Garmin watch. I hate that it tracks me and is a constant pesky
Introducing Dirk Brandish
The barista calls out, “Large, black coffee for Dirk Brandish.” I mosey my way up to the counter and thank
Camino de Santiago (Part 2)
After that first day, I fell into a natural rhythm. I would arrive at my hotel, unpack my waiting suitcase,
Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Part 1)
I don’t have a bucket list per se, but I have a mental list of things I would like to
It Turns Out, My Dad Was Right
Growing up the son of a dentist was no treat. Literally. There were no treats. No pop, cookies, white bread,
Learning to Breathe
I became acutely aware of how important breathing is when pneumonia rendered it difficult and painful. I suppose I knew